Friday, 5 February 2010

Down Syndrome NSW events in Orange, NSW 11th - 13th March 2010

A series of information events will be held for parents and professionals in the beautiful central western NSW city of Orange from 11th - 13th March.

All events will held at

Orange Ex-Services Club
231 –243 Anson Street,
Orange

Registrations close 8th March 2010

Click here for a detailed flyer and registration form for all of the Orange events

All enquiries and registration: contact Siena O’Brien at carereducation@dsansw.org.au or phone 9841 4411


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"Update on Down syndrome"
This workshop will be relevant to professionals working to support people with Down syndrome in residential, respite, recreation and employment services, and to anyone who works closely with people who have Down syndrome, wishing to update their knowledge.
Workshop content: Communication, health and behaviour

Thursday 11th March 2010
9:30am - 3:00pm



Speaker:
Jill O'Connor, Down Syndrome NSW

Cost:
$99 per person (DS NSW members)
$132 per person (Non members)
Includes GST, Morning tea, light lunch



"Playing to Their Strengths"
A workshop for teachers and school personnel working with students who have Down syndrome

Information and resources from the latest research and practice

Friday 12th March 2010
9:30am - 3:00pm


Speakers:
Judy Davidson, Parent Support Manager, and Jill O’Connor, Down Syndrome NSW

Cost:
$99 per person (DS NSW members)
$132 per person (Non members)


"Communication and Behaviour"
A workshop for parents and family carers of a child with Down syndrome aged 5 - 12 yrs

Saturday 13th March 2010
10:00am - 3:00pm

Speaker:
Judy Davidson, Parent Support Manager, Down Syndrome NSW
Cost: $22 per person (adult siblings welcome at no charge)

Parents' seminars and workshops are funded by NSW Health, under the NSW Carers Program, and by Down Syndrome NSW, as a component of the “All the Way” project, 2007 – 2010


Click here for a detailed flyer and registration form for all of the Orange events

All enquiries and registration: contact Siena O’Brien on carereducation@dsansw.org.au or phone 9841 4411

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